General

RC258, RC162, RC80 & RC Experience RodosCycling events are long distance cyclo-sportive rides around the beautiful island of Rhodes in Greece. Starting from outside Rodos Maris hotel in Kiotari of South Rhodes, between sea side views and mountains villages, through a route that gives the opportunity to all participants to discover Rhodes island beauty and its 2500 years history.
Participants on October 28th 2022 can choose between three different events. RC258 is the longest of three distances 258km long and the most challenging with approx. 4.000m elevation gain. RC162 is the middle-distance event recommended 140 km long for all cyclists who are willing to challenge themselves but not exceeding too much. RC80 is more like the leisure distance event 80 km long for those cyclists who would like to enjoy their ride with less giving effort.

RC Experience is an entry level event for all bikers. It’s distance is 32Km with less than 400m elevation gain. Will take place on October 28th 2022 and starting point is Mitsis Grand Hotel, Rhodes.

The start and the finish line for all RC258 four events is located beside Mitsis Grand Hotel, Rhodes.

All four RC258 events begin at 07.30.

There will be feed zones in every lap for the RC258 RodosCycling events participants.

There are time limits for all three events. The time limit for the RC258 is 13 hours, the time limit for the RC162 is 9 hours, the time limit for the RC80 is 5 hours and for the RC Experience is 2 hours. All riders must complete their effort inside the predefined time limits for a qualified time.

All participants registered at the event can change their distance event preference even at the last time. So keep on training without stress.

Participation

Everyone above 16 years of age can participate in any of the t RC258 RodosCycling Events. For every cyclist under 18 years of age a written parental consent is needed in order to participate. There is not a maximum age limit.

If you haven’t got a cycling license you can participate in the event being insured using a one-day insurance from the organization sponsor RodosCycling.

The current legislation for cycling contests allows the participation without medical examination. Nonetheless, all participants are advised to do a medical examination before participating in the RC258 Events since it requires a great physical effort. When registering, participants declare that they are physically fit to take part in the event.

Registration

The registration can only be done on-line at RodosCycling subsidiary site RC Travel . The registration opens on the 1sth of May 2022. Accommodation packages are already available for that season. The registration of RC258 RodosCycling Events includes a starting bag with a t-shirt and sponsor’s presents. The finishers will receive medals and a digital certificate with their race result.

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The registration fee will NOT be refunded or transferred to another person. The registration is personal and non-transferable. Registered participants may only participate with the number that has been assigned to them and they agree not to allow others to use their number.

Number Collection

Registration numbers and other items will be given at the RC258 RodosCycling Event’s official hotels: Mitsis Grand Hotel on October 26th 2022 from 17.00-20.00. In order to pick up the bib number it is mandatory to show your Participation Email and your ID or passport.